2007 HONDA ACCORD Owners Manual

T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the Accord Sedan. You may f ind
descriptions of equipment and f eatures that
are not on your particular model.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
Owner’s Identif ication
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
A VIS IMPORT A NT : Si vous avez
besoin d’un Manuel du Conduct eur en
f rançais, veuillez demander à votre
concessionnaire de commander le
numéro de pièce 33SDAC40 .
OWNER ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME DEALER NO. ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE
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Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Introduction
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Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data rec orders. These devices
record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, a nd the f ailure of any airbag
system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally
required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormati on about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve serv ice problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf i dential and is never linked to
the vehicle owner.
Introduction
WARNING:
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
on the vehicle.
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Instructions
Saf ety L abels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)
(f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .4
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .7
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Driving .167
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 279
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .283
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Maintenance .191
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Features .101
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .239
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T echnical Inf ormation .265INDEX
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
Supplemental Restraint System, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Maintenance
Driving
Bef ore Driving
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